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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1884
Page
5
The National Greenback Labor Convention opened in Indianapolis with Jesse Harper praising Peter Cooper’s legacy. Butler led the presidential ballot with 819 votes to Harper’s 99 amid disputes over proxies and delegation rules, while General A. M. West was named vice president by acclamation.
Indianapolis May 29 The National Greenback Convention failed to report platform changes as debates over legal tender and tariff lines dragged on. Nomination moved to Butler amid mixed support, with Georgia briefly naming Harper of the Greenback faction and others wavering.
Democratic members of Congress urge deferring to the voters of New York New Jersey and Connecticut to name the party’s presidential nominee. Georgia Representative Nicholls says to find the man those delegates want and choose him. Some who opposed Morrison support yielding to doubtful states. Mississippi Senator George urges dropping tariff quarrel to heal party rifts.
The Palo Jeffersonian extols Benjamin F. Butler of Massachusetts as a vigorous leader fit for the Democratic National Convention. It argues his wartime actions and anti aristocratic stance would unite opposing factions and purge government frauds, while praising his appeal to workers and middle classes. A follow up letter from George T. Downing of Newport to Frederick Douglass questions Republican sincerity on race and urges Democrats to prove policy over rhetoric.
Ex congressman Edward H. Gillette of Iowa seconded General Butler for president, recalling a 23 year old telegraph tale of Washington in danger. He cited mobs in Baltimore, a messenger to Washington, and a telegram declaring Butler arrived as a divine sign while criticizing Credit Mobilier Standard Oil, whiskey rings, and other capital interests seizing the capital.
The Hampshire County Journal notes Republicans fear Samuel J. Tilden and Benjamin P. Butler as presidential contenders. Butler arouses the strongest concern due to alleged past corruption and potential political upheaval if in office. Generals Hawley and Butler receive attention from various papers amid campaign chatter.
Montreal May 31 A tall stranger asked for English sovereigns in exchange for American money and led detectives to the Windsor Hotel. He was identified as ex-President John C. Eno aboard the Vancouver bound for Liverpool. Eno denies extradition but will be brought to Montreal for proceedings. Also in New York Holt filed liabilities for Ferdinand Ward with debts to tradesmen and a wine bill of 6160 and gas of 88, assets listed at 977872 with real value 3500.
James D. Fish testified before Referee Cole in Morris versus Grant & Ward. He claimed he joined the firm in late 1879 or early 1880 with a $100,000 stake partly in cash and mining stocks, and said he served as Marine Bank president from 1873 onward. He identified a pass book showing entries, acknowledged personal handwriting on some lines, and noted variability in ledgers and deposit entries. Adjourned.
A West End car on Harrison avenue near Albany bridge halted just as a 5 and 3 year old boy and girl tangled between rails. The driver’s quick brake and steering kept the vehicle from striking them, delivering two dusted but unharmed children to their relieved parents.
Patrick O Regan a 104 year old Boston resident recalls a life that spanned the English Navy and Coast Guards. Born 1786 in County Cork Ireland he joined the Orion as cabin boy and fought Napoleon era battles including the Diana frigate capture. He later married in 1823, served in Lincoln England, and moved to Boston after his children brought him to America.
An inmate at the old Charlestown State prison used a wood chip to loosen his cell bolt and slip into the yard. He donned an overcoat from a guard house, hijacked contractor overalls, and fled the facility. He eventually made his way to Halifax, where he started a legitimate business.
A step by step guide to psychological tactics for cue play. It covers selecting and chalking the cue, feigning confidence, blaming the cue, and manipulating audience perception to gain a psychological edge. It also notes reactions to misses and tips for sustaining an aura of control throughout a match.
The St Louis Republican reports a dramatic tale from Mexico where an imprint of a hand appeared on a window pane after John Schlosser died by his own hand. Rumor credits the print to his own hand pressed during the fatal draught, and attempts to erase it failed until a new pane was installed.
A New Albany firm gives every twentieth customer the amount of his purchase. A 14 year old girl from Lima Ohio died after 20 days unconscious following a rope jumping accident. A huge tree near Mountain Creek Georgia was uprooted by floods and remains standing. A Wessington Springs man buried his betrothed on his wedding day as diphtheria spread. A Montana tourist followed a misleading sign to Miles City. A Santa Barbara man changed from dark skin to white skin in four years, except on parts of his face and hands.
The US money market remains firm yet quiet with banks meeting depositors at 6 4 4 to 7 1 2 percent discount. Exchange at the clearing house totals 11 968 100 for the day and 49 751 866 for the week. New York units at par. London sent 100 000 pounds for shipment. The Bank of England funds flow, and the latest bank statement shows loans down 25 029 200 and deposits down 8 214 000 with reserves up 4 091 000. banks sit 1 726 006 above legal requirement. Prices for bonds and key securities edge higher while general market tone firm.
The Boston Daily Globe notes varied prices across markets. Apples and butter show slow demand with downward tendencies. cheese remains quiet. Copper, corn, dyes, eggs, freight rates, fresh meat, bagging, and hay trade with mixed steadiness and regional quotes from Northern to Western suppliers.
Farmers witnessed a dull grain session with wheat and corn futures mixed and steady spot prices. Rio coffee options eased while sugar held firm. provisions saw cautious trading with lard and pork firmer and tallow steady. Cotton futures closed lower amid abundant supply, with domestic demand tepid and futures at varied levels across contracts.
Week ending May 29 1884 shows totals for Western cattle 2540 Eastern cattle 69 Northern 808 total 2707 Western sheep and lambs 4500 Eastern sheep and lambs Northern 1254 total Swine 17120 Veals 1452 Horses 493 Beef cattle prices per 100 pounds dressed 450 to 950 Live weight prices listed 625 to 75 for first and second quality Third quality 3 00 to 4 00 Hides and tallow prices per pound Sheepskins Lambskin Country hides and tallow figures provided Brightons market figures and prices included
Special correspondence notes larger codfish receipts than prior weeks, led by Georges Bank with about 900,000 pounds of codfish and 660,000 pounds from Western Banks, plus haddock and halibut from various grounds. Mackerel totals reach about 1,200 barrels but scarce elsewhere. prices adjust upward from last week.
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